used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
citeverbUS /saɪt/
make reference to
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
ETC
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From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
GallicadjectiveUS /ˈɡælɪk/
of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
the literary culture
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
engage in
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
the force of workers available
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
not any; not one
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
O'Rell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preposterousness
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From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
required or under orders
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE AUTHOR OF "JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND," ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For proof of this, I cite the fact that he has asked me to introduce him upon this occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It must be that a too free association with American men of letters has moved the author of this book to add to his fine Gallic wit a touch of that preposterousness which is supposed to be characteristic of American humor.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Surely there could be no more grotesque idea than that any word of mine can serve to make Max O'Rell better known than he is to the great company of American readers.
